TOKYO: The Saudi Arabian Embassy’s Cultural Office in Tokyo, a key institution promoting Saudi culture and education in Japan, celebrated the Kingdom’s National Day at an event attended by Ambassador Ghazi Faisal Binzagr and Badr Al-Outaibi, head of the cultural office, along with graduates and students.
In his opening remarks, Binzagr recalled the historical significance of Saudi Arabia’s National Day.
“On this momentous occasion, I am reminded of the great efforts made by our founder, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Faisal Al-Saud and his dedicated followers,” he said.
These efforts, he added, unified the country, strengthened security and established the foundations of the modern state based on the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammed and on a firm foundation of justice and fairness.
“Under the leadership of the custodian of the two holy mosques, King Salman, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Kingdom has strengthened its position regionally and internationally through a steadfast commitment to achieving international security and peace,” he said. “This commitment is a source of reassurance for all of us.”
The ambassador’s emphasis on tolerance, cooperation and dialogue as the means to establish peace and stability everywhere resonated with the audience, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and community.
Al-Outaibi echoed Binzagr’s comments: “We stand with respect and humility for all the achievements of the past and present, for all the steps that have been taken for our country to advance and flourish. We are part of a great story, a story of a country rooted in our hearts, and part of the knowledge being renewed every day.
“Let us all be as one and build and raise the flag of the homeland in every city so that we may be the guardians of our heritage and our witnesses, sincere in praying for this precious country, and working for its future, for our better future and our future generations.”
Al-Outaibi added that National Day was not just a commemoration but “a call to persist in giving and loyalty and to act in the love of this country, from which we derive strength and determination.”
The Japanese graduates and students expressed their happiness and joy regarding their studies and experiences in Saudi Arabia.
They highlighted specific experiences or studies, underscoring the positive effects of cultural exchange and international education.
Mohammed Mahdaly, a PhD candidate at Sofia University in Tokyo, talked about the rich experience enjoyed while studying in Japan and his eagerness to bring those experiences back home.
Dr. Akifumi Nomura of Takushoku University mentioned his experience of living in the Kingdom and studying at King Saud University and endorsed increased scientific and student exchange between the two countries.
